Joined: 15 Jan 2004 Posts: 1 Location: newark, new jersey
Perianal Cellulitis Posted: 01-15-04 11:44am
Hello everyone, I hope your new year
brings about new opportunities, good
fortune and good health to all and your
loved ones. The question that I have is:
how does one contract perianal cellulitis
(anal strep)? My eight year old daughter
has it. I took her to her doctor and she
prescribed antibiotics for her. She says
that no one has "tampered" with my
daughter (thank god). When I asked how
could my daughter contract this bacteria,
she simply said that it was a virus.
Duh. I figured that out, but did it come
from bathing, the type of laundry powder
or soap we use or from hygiene? Could
someone please share any information that
they may have on this subject? All
information will be much appreciated.
My daughter has the same thing and gets it
rather frequently. She is only 2 1/2.
We are concerned about the frequency plus
it is very painful. The doctor usually
gives us antibiotics for her and different
topical agents. Have you found anything
out about what causes it more
specifically? We were told a virus as
well. They always seem baffled when she
doesn't have it in her throat as well
although a couple of times she has.
